United Caribbean sailing fund raising help requested from Optimist Dinghy Association and Harris Paint regatta

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It is projected to be years before Grenada’s economy gets back on its feet and as a result the level of poverty has risen dramatically and it is expected that the homeless will have no way of generating an income to buy supplies and rebuild their homes. The situation in Guyana is one of grave concern.

United Caribbean sailing fund raising requests help from Optimist Dinghy Association and Harris Paints in this venture.
The possibility of sailing holidays with a % donated to the trust is another option being looked into. UCT has divided the sailing into dinghy category and regatta. Below are some interesting news flashes compliments of the Barbados Advocate

Five young Barbadian sailors, Jason Tindale, Lily Dash, Holly Trew, Gregory Douglas and Sarah Douglas are now back in Barbados from Ecuador after a two week trip to compete in the International Optimist Dinghy Association World Championships in Salinas, Ecuador.
The youngsters competed in the 8-15 age group and faced some tough opposition as they competed against 234 competitors from 54 countries. Despite being exposed to foreign conditions in Ecuador, the young sailors dawned full cold weather gear and braved the cold. < Read more > Compliments of the Barbados Advocate.
It is the intention to the United Caribbean Trust to incorporate dingy sailing as part of the After School Kids Club and the Youth Hostel holidays that can take place at Cassada Bay.

Web Posted - Wed Jun 16 2004

Skipper Ralph Johnson, ably assisted by his crew aboard “Bruggadung II”, out-sailed an impressive fleet to carry off overall Racing Class honours in the last weekend’s Harris Paints Regatta.
“Bruggadung II”, with veteran tactician Andrew Burke back on board, further stamped its authority in local circuit, sailing unbeaten in the two-day event which was very keenly contested.

Other outstanding boats in the regatta was “No Compromise”, which was also unbeaten over the two days, to continue on its unbeaten run from the recent Mount Gay Rum/Boatyard.

Quite an interesting battle ensued between in the Laser Class with Russell Streeter coming to grips with conditions to get the better of the opposition.

Skipper Johnson gave clear indications of his intentions from first day, winning both races in the Racing Class, sailing in average conditions. < Read more >

UCT is seeking a variety of fund raising ideas United through a variety of sports and watersports, sailing being a wonderful option available throughout the Caribbean.

United Caribbean sailing fund raising requests help from Optimist Dinghy Association and Harris Paints in this venture.

The possibility of sailing holidays with a % donated to the trust is another option being looked into. UCT has divided the sailing into dinghy category and regatta. Below are some interesting news flashes compliments of the Barbados Advocate

Read more below:

Web Posted - Wed Jun 16 2004

Skipper Johnson gave clear indications of his intentions from first day, winning both races in the Racing Class, sailing in average conditions. < Read more >

"The Baby Survival Kit" a Caribbean based non-profit organization utilising United Caribbean Trust as its Caribbean arm of distribution for hurricane victims in Grenada & Carriacou and recent Guyana flood disaster.

This Empowerment programme has been designed to create, establish and encourage, linkages between the schools of Grenada and Barbados, expanding exponentially to enjoy the camaraderie resulting from a global network.

Designed to encourage learning through play, foster cooperation and strengthen friendships through planned & supervised activities. Visualised to take place at Cassada Bay as a Pilot project for UC School Twinning

Cassada Bay has the unique opportunity this year to host Caribbean youth clubs, church groups, relief workers and volunteers seeking basic 'Youth Hostel' type working holiday accommodation free of charge in exchange for service

Cassada Bay offer both individuals and groups the possibility of coming to Carriacou and staying in a 'working holiday village' FREE OF COST in exchange for 'work in the village', bringing Hands of Help into the community, the nursing homes, the after school children's club.

United Caribbean Trust Headquarters

Cassada Bay is a beautiful old, once- empty, hotel located on the island of Carriacou.

Providing 6 beautifully sited multi- coloured chalet accommodation for relief workers, in a secure, protected, (little tattered) setting.

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Cassada Bay can host cultural events, as seen here the Big Drum being filmed in Cassada Bay.

Visit Grenada for a day on any of the UC Grenada initiatives, the La Mode Village Experience or the Reforestation eco project. (Add in US $60 per day for each day trip to Grenada for ferry, ground transport and meals.) Projects are developing as God opens doors and browdens our territory.

Helping people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.

The Church With No Limits, our Spiritual home in Carriacou. Paster Happy from Africa leading the way in evangelism and youth outreach.

For safe transportation of supplies and relief workers to Grenada/Carriacou five times since hurricane Ivan in September 2004

Damage assessment
This little fishing village of Soubise is now a scene of utter devastation.

La Mode the inhabitants of this area have been extremely kind and hospitable to the team sent in to document their plight.

Damage assessment of the 3 of the major churches in St Georges. The Roman Catholic, the Anglican and the Presipetarian

UCT is seeking a variety of fund raising ideas United through a variety of sports and watersports, sailing being a wonderful option available throughout the Caribbean.

United Caribbean sailing fund raising requests help from Optimist Dinghy Association and Harris Paints in this venture.

The possibility of sailing holidays with a % donated to the trust is another option being looked into. UCT has divided the sailing into dinghy category and regatta. Below are some interesting news flashes compliments of the Barbados Advocate

Read more below:

Web Posted - Wed Jun 16 2004

Skipper Johnson gave clear indications of his intentions from first day, winning both races in the Racing Class, sailing in average conditions. < Read more >

"The Baby Survival Kit" a Caribbean based non-profit organization utilising United Caribbean Trust as its Caribbean arm of distribution for hurricane victims in Grenada & Carriacou and recent Guyana flood disaster.

This Empowerment programme has been designed to create, establish and encourage, linkages between the schools of Grenada and Barbados, expanding exponentially to enjoy the camaraderie resulting from a global network.

Designed to encourage learning through play, foster cooperation and strengthen friendships through planned & supervised activities. Visualised to take place at Cassada Bay as a Pilot project for UC School Twinning

Cassada Bay has the unique opportunity this year to host Caribbean youth clubs, church groups, relief workers and volunteers seeking basic 'Youth Hostel' type working holiday accommodation free of charge in exchange for service

Cassada Bay offer both individuals and groups the possibility of coming to Carriacou and staying in a 'working holiday village' FREE OF COST in exchange for 'work in the village', bringing Hands of Help into the community, the nursing homes, the after school children's club.

United Caribbean Trust Headquarters

Cassada Bay is a beautiful old, once- empty, hotel located on the island of Carriacou.

Providing 6 beautifully sited multi- coloured chalet accommodation for relief workers, in a secure, protected, (little tattered) setting.

. Cassada Bay can host cultural events, as seen here the Big Drum being filmed in Cassada Bay.

Visit Grenada for a day on any of the UC Grenada initiatives, the La Mode Village Experience or the Reforestation eco project. (Add in US $60 per day for each day trip to Grenada for ferry, ground transport and meals.) Projects are developing as God opens doors and browdens our territory.

Helping people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.

The Church With No Limits, our Spiritual home in Carriacou. Paster Happy from Africa leading the way in evangelism and youth outreach.

For safe transportation of supplies and relief workers to Grenada/Carriacou five times since hurricane Ivan in September 2004

Damage assessment This little fishing village of Soubise is now a scene of utter devastation.

La Mode the inhabitants of this area have been extremely kind and hospitable to the team sent in to document their plight.

Damage assessment of the 3 of the major churches in St Georges. The Roman Catholic, the Anglican and the Presipetarian

.
Cassada Bay can host cultural events, as seen here the Big Drum being filmed in Cassada Bay.

Damage assessment
This little fishing village of Soubise is now a scene of utter devastation.